It's a Wrap.... What will you do with it now?
Council on How I can Be a Spiritual Leader in My Home - led by Stephanie Howell
The 3 main ideas discussed were:
1. Pray for family members by name.
2. See our family members the way God sees them.
3. Find ways to express love to our family.
While many experiences and thoughts were shared, here are just a few to help us as we put the above ideas into practice...
As we pray for family members by name, be patient, don't give up on them.
Pray to help see who they are to become.
We must first see ourselves the way God sees us.
When we start to focus on all of the negative things about a family member it keeps us from seeing who they really are...start focusing only on the positive things you see in that person.
When you serve your family, your love for them grows. Serve. Serve. Serve.
Forgiveness goes a long way in expressing love.
A council meeting should lead to action....THE CHALLENGE....Implement at least one of the 3 main ideas towards a family member. As you do this, see how your own heart is softened and turned towards Christ.
A great resource for learning how to be a spiritual leader in your home is Teaching in the Savior's Way Manual. Go above and beyond and add a second challenge to take time to read it and apply the teachings in your home. If you would like a hard copy, contact a Sunday School presidency member.
We'd love to hear feedback on your experiences with council challenges. Please leave a comment on this post or consider sharing with the sisters in Relief Society.
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Sunday's Council or Discussion
Feb. 11th - The Plan and the Proclamation by Dallin H. Oaks - discussion led by Monica Buchanan
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Upcoming Lessons in February
Feb. 18th - Bearers of Heavenly Light by Dieter F. Uchtdorf - discussion led by Bishop Mardesich
Feb. 25th - Jesus Christ is the Lord and Example of Honoring the Sabbath
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
It's an unbirthday week for everyone!
Upcoming Events - Mark your calendars
*This Thursday - February 8th
Cocoa, Comfort and Conversations RS Activity
7pm @the church
Come join us for a fun evening of making "Friendship Quilt Blocks", visiting and sipping on hot cocoa. Even if you don't sew or quilt you'll find the Crazy 9 Patch technique to be addictive and fun. You may make your own blocks (bring a yard of prewashed cotton quilt fabric to share and trade with friends) or help with the donation quilt blocks for charity (just come and try it out). Invite your friends and neighbors - Optional: extra prewashed cotton quilt fabric donations welcome. Nursery available if needed.
February 15th - Ward Temple Night...meet in the Mount Timpanogos Temple chapel at 6pm for the 6:15pm session.
February 25th - Ward Conference
Ministering to the Sisters you Visit
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From the Ensign:
Prayers for....
Do you know of anyone in need of our prayers? Please contact a presidency member.
Service Opportunities
Pray for guidance for those within our ward you can serve and then act upon those promptings.
Good News
Please share with us any good news you have - we can all use a bright spot in our week!
Institute Class
Every Tuesday Morning
10:00am - 11:15am
Tanner Lane Stake Center in RS room (use south entrance)
Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel
Taught by Betsy Jones and Sue Spencer
No babysitting
All sisters welcomed!
Comments Welcomed
Please only leave uplifting comments. Share ways you've implemented gospel living from our councils or discussions or any other gospel related victories or good news in your life!
Comments Welcomed
Please only leave uplifting comments. Share ways you've implemented gospel living from our councils or discussions or any other gospel related victories or good news in your life!
